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Pediatrics
In-hospital programs to routinely immunize pediatric patients against influenza could prevent illness among children at highest risk for complications.
Medscape - Thu, 7 February 2008
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Pediatrics
Iatrogenic events (IEs)—unintended harm or suffering—arising from health-care management can occur frequently in newborn babies, and can be both serious and preventable.
The Lancet - Thu, 7 February 2008
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Cardiology
Half of all hospital patients are at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and measures must be taken to ensure appropriate preventative treatments (prophylaxis) are given.
The Lancet - Thu, 7 February 2008
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Cardiology
Ejection fraction has for long been considered a strong survival predictor after a myocardial infarction. But how does the fraction evolve after a coronary surgery and how does its evolution influence prognosis?
MedNews - Thu, 7 February 2008
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Neurology
Some Dutch researchers have tried to assess the prevalence of autonomic disorders in people with Parkinson’s disease, examining 420 patients (average age 61) affected by this disease.
MedNews - Thu, 7 February 2008
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General medicine
From some trials it results that the restless legs syndrome (RLS) affects about 5-10% of adults and that there is a genetic predisposition in some population.
MedNews - Thu, 7 February 2008
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Andrology
Since erectile dysfunction is an unfortunately frequent condition in adult males, researchers wanted to verify whether there is a relation between chronic drug intake and the onset of this disorder.
MedNews - Thu, 7 February 2008
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Neurology
Galantamine was approved by FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, even if a previous trial suggests its efficacy also in patients with vascular dementia.
MedNews - Thu, 7 February 2008
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